Sunset Strip Walking Tour: The Ultimate Guide to the Must-see Sights

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Sunset Strip Walking Tour: The Ultimate Guide to the Must-see Sights

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Los Angeles, California audio tour: Sunset Strip Walking Tour: The Ultimate Guide to the Must-see Sights
This is a 3.1mi walking tour
It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.
Los Angeles, California
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About the Tour

The Sunset Strip is where legends misbehaved, music was born, and Hollywood came out to play! The Strip isn’t just a street — it’s a century‑long highlight reel of fame, rebellion, and pure Tinseltown electricity. In less than 100 years, this once‑dusty road in an unincorporated town transformed into the beating heart of modern entertainment. On this West Hollywood walking tour, you’ll stroll the stretch of Sunset Boulevard that sits between Beverly Hills polish and Hollywood grit — and discover the stories that made it iconic.

We kick things off where Old Hollywood royalty like Judy Garland and Orson Welles once fueled up on burgers and milkshakes. We wrap near Laurel Canyon, the cradle of the 60s and 70s folk‑rock revolution. In between, you’ll pass filming locations from Get Shorty, Scarface, and Annie Hall, plus the very spots where some of the industry’s wildest nights and biggest breakthroughs happened.

Along the way, you’ll step into stories like:

  • Marilyn Monroe’s first blind date with Joe DiMaggio — dinner, nerves, and the beginning of a legend
  • John Belushi’s final hours — the last meal of a comedy giant
  • Frank Sinatra’s solo debut — the moment the Chairman of the Board became the Chairman
  • Led Zeppelin’s infamous hotel antics — hallway motorcycle rides and a TV that didn’t survive
  • The nightclub where Judy Garland and Jackie Gleason were discovered — stardom’s starting line
  • The “Hotel to the Stars” — home to Robert De Niro, Keanu Reeves, Scarlett Johansson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, and a rotating cast of Hollywood’s elite
  • The club where Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz filmed their Tropicana act for I Love Lucy
  • Johnny Depp’s grocery‑store‑turned‑nightclub — and the tragic night River Phoenix died

Take your time. Grab a bite. Soak in the neon, nostalgia, and notorious history. This tour is built to pause and resume whenever you’re ready — just like the Strip itself, it never stops giving you something to look at.

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TourFreely

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TourFreely: Discover More. Wander Freely

TourFreely was founded by Southern California natives Mindy and Jerry Flanagan. As a GPS‑guided tour company, TourFreely transforms local history and culture into immersive storytelling adventures. With nine curated SoCal tours—spanning both walking and driving experiences—they offer travelers a dynamic way to explore the region. From sun‑drenched vineyards to storied city streets, TourFreely invites curious explorers to discover the vibrant spirit and natural beauty of Southern California.

At our core, we’re fueled by freedom, curiosity, and connection. We want locals to fall in love with their hometowns all over again—and visitors to feel like insiders the moment they hit play. Our tours are flexible, affordable, and delightfully stress‑free: no crowds, no schedules, just you - exploring at your own pace.

TourFreely’s growing catalog includes:
• Six immersive walking tours: La Jolla, Carlsbad, Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip, UC San Diego, and Santa Barbara
• Three unforgettable driving tours: San Diego, Temecula Wine Country, and Santa Barbara Wine Country/Sideways Wine Trail

And for even more adventure, we’ve joined forces with Adventure Inc. and created three self‑guided Orange County drives, complete with their signature jeeps, e‑bikes, and open‑air mokes.

Whether you’re strolling Hollywood’s storied sidewalks or cruising past rolling vineyards, TourFreely invites you to slow down, stay curious, and see Southern California through a new lens—your own.

Preview Location

Location 22

The Whisky

The building to your left and on the corner is the legendary Whiskey A-Go-Go. Keep going while I tell you more about it.

The nightclub opened in 1964 and was the launchpad for many of the most enduring and popular music acts in the 60s through to the 90s like The Doors, Ji... Read More
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Major Landmarks

  • Site of Pandora's Box

  • Sunset Strip

  • Site of Garden of Allah - Sunset Strip

  • Site of Standard Hotel

  • Sunset Tower Hotel

  • Pendry West Hollywood

  • Mondrian Los Angeles

  • Billboards Sunset Strip

  • Site of Dino's Lodge

  • Billboards

  • Site of the Playboy Club

  • Site of Macombo Restaurant

  • Sunset Trocadero

  • Sunset Plaza

  • Mutato Muzika

  • Rocky And Bullwinkle Statue

  • The Viper Room

  • Site of the Finlandia Baths

  • 1 OAK

  • Rainbow Bar & Grill

  • The Roxy Theatre

  • Whisky a Go Go

  • Site of Tower Records Sunset Strip

  • Site of the old Spago Restaurant Sunset Strip

  • Site of Mammy Louise's Bayou Restaurant - Sunset Strip

  • Mels Drive-In

  • The Comedy Store

  • Hyatt Andaz

  • Chateau Marmont

  • Carney's Restaurant

  • Laurel Canyon

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Getting There

Route Overview

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  1. Start location
    8024 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
  2. Total distance
    5km
  3. Final location
    8133 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
  4. Distance back to start location
    96.09m

Directions to Starting Point

Start at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Crescent Heights Boulevard on the southeast corner where you see the CVS and Trader Joe’s signs. Look for the stairs up to shopping where the address is 8000 Sunset Boulevard. Parking can be difficult, but you can find paid parking in the neighborhood. Several Metro Bus lines stop at this intersection (#2, #218) and the N Fairfax Ave intersection a couple of blocks to the east (#780, #217).

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Places to stop along the way

The Standard Hotel, The Pendry, The Mondrian, The Viper room, Whiskey A Go Go, Roxy Theater, Rainbow Bar and Grill, 1 Oak Club, Mel's Drive-in, The Comedy Store, Carney’s, The Pink Taco, Château Marmont

Best time of day

Ideally, it is best to start before 11am, especially on the weekends. Sunny days are best, but it can get hot especially during the summer. Wear sunscreen! Parking will be easier, the earlier you start.

Precautions

Enjoy the tour – The sidewalks can be quite narrow so be vigilant by watching for traffic, bikes, pedestrians and scooters. By accessing our GPS tour, you are agreeing to release all liability. Tour at your own risk.

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